ORIGINAL OLYMPIC TORCH/BEIJING 2008 UNUSED&MINT RARE!!! Start Price USD 7,600.00 Current Price USD 7,600.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 End Time Friday, December 05, 2008 Location China See more about 'ORIGINAL OLYMPIC TORCH/BEIJING 2008 UNUSED&MINT RARE!!!' Description BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC TORCH ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE & RARE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE ONE IN YOUR PRIVATE COLLECTION   100% GENUINE, UNUSED IN MINT CONDITION         You are looking at an original never used in mint condition olympic torch of the Beijing 2008 Games. It comes with its original box & plastic cover that the same as every torch bearer had during the torch relay. The length of the torch is 72 cm and the weight is 985 grams. The torch is made of aluminum with etching and anodizing. It represents the most current and the best Chinese manufacturing technique available. The design of the torch applied the traditional Chinese inspirationof "Lucky Cloud" representing harmony between man and nature. The paper scroll shape demonstrates one of the greatest inventions China had contributed to the world. A special shade of red, "China Red", was first used on lacquerware in Han dynasty about 2000 years ago, which make it unique from other torches in Olympic history. The contrast between red and silver colors produces a striking visual effects. The even division between the upper and lower part of the torch and exquisite carving of the "Lucky Cloud" added an aesthetic elegance and rich cultural traditions to the torch! Please refer to the following website for more information about the torchy: http://torchrelay.beijing2008.cn   Please email me if you have any questions. More pictures available upon request.   Payment required within 3 days of purchase Only PayPal Payment. Will ship only to PayPal CONFIRMED address.   All items are sold as is. All sales are final! The price is in US$.   I ship to N. and S. America, Europe, Australia, Japan and China I will ONLY ship by insured EMS to minimize the risk during shipping and charge actual cost. If the actual shipping cost is less than $150, I will refund the differences.   I will try to ship the "fuel canister" with the torch if it is allowed when shipping, otherwise I will be happy to keep it for you and together to figure out the way for delivery. Thanks for understanding!   I am not responsible for lost or damaged items without insurance.     I am a private collector of Beijing Olympic memorabilia, an Ebay member since 2005 mainly buying collectables and started selling from October of 2008. Please bid with confidence. I won't put on anything that is a replica or reproduction unless otherwise stated. Place a Bid!